# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Dairy
03 - 9 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
→ Fresh Herbs
04 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves, divided
→ Basil Vinaigrette
05 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
10 - 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
11 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
12 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine half of the basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and bright green. Adjust seasoning to taste.
02 - Alternately layer tomato slices, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella slices on a large serving platter or individual plates to create a classic Caprese presentation.
03 - Drizzle the prepared basil vinaigrette evenly over the assembled tomatoes and mozzarella.
04 - Top with the remaining fresh basil leaves, flaky sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper according to preference.
05 - Present immediately as a light, refreshing dish suitable as a starter or light meal.
